InSIder Q+A THE PEOPLE GET TO KNOW OF NEW ORLEANS D OREEN KETCHENS DOREEN KETCHENS ©Justen Williams the people of new orleans are why you visit new orleans, and jazz clarinetist and musical legend doreen Ketchens is no exception. She’s played for four u.S. presidents, recorded more than 20 albums since 1994, and still plays regularly. Born and raised in new orleans, you can find doreen playing the streets of the French Quarter, specifically royal Street. Who is your favorite New Orleanian? Louis Armstrong. Where would you go to see live music? The corner of Royal and St. Peter streets, Preservation Hall, Snug Harbor, and Palm Court Jazz Café. What’s the best neighborhood in New Orleans? Tremé. “ 6 Where would you take a visitor on their first trip to New Orleans? Café du Monde, The Pharmacy Museum, and Commander’s Palace. Describe New Orleans in one word. Eclectic. What's your #1 tip for visiting New Orleans? Remember to tip the street musicians. THIS IS A WALKING CITY. YOU CAN DISCOVER AND ENJOY SO MUCH JUST BY WALKING IN THE CITY.
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